PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

This study tests if a simple program of mailed information and a couple of phone calls can help seniors with arthritis start using a free gym membership they already have through their insurance. Researchers want to see if using this benefit, called SilverSneakers, leads to bette…

This study is testing three different approaches to help older adults living with HIV become more physically active. Researchers will compare physical activity coaching, therapy to address common barriers like pain or low motivation, and a social support program using Fitbit devi…

This study is testing a 24-week community program called Black Impact, designed to improve heart health and reduce stress in Black men. Participants will receive weekly physical activity, health education, and support from coaches. The goal is to see if this program can be a scal…

This study is testing whether personalized text messages can help young adults who don't get enough exercise become more active and slow weight gain. Researchers will compare three groups: one gets messages tailored by a smart algorithm, one gets random messages, and one gets no …

This study is testing a 12-week, remote program designed to help older Hispanic/Latino adults become more physically active. Researchers want to see if this culturally adapted approach improves exercise habits and confidence, with the goal of helping participants meet activity gu…

This study is testing whether a 6-week brain training program can help middle-aged adults stick to a regular exercise routine. Researchers want to see if improving mental focus and self-control makes it easier to adopt healthy habits, which may help reduce the risk of developing …

This study is testing a program called Free Time for Wellness (FT4W) to see if it helps low-income mothers in New York City get more physical activity. The program offers free weekly fitness classes, and some groups also get free childcare and peer support. Researchers will measu…

This study is testing a free, 3-month virtual coaching program designed for people waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery. The program aims to help participants stay active, manage pain, and reduce feelings of loneliness while they wait. Researchers want to see if the progra…

This study aims to understand how COVID-19 affects long-term health by measuring fitness, blood pressure, sleep, and stress. Researchers will enroll 100 adults for two lab visits involving questionnaires, fitness tests, and health monitoring. The goal is to learn how past COVID-1…

This is a small pilot study to see if providing free physical activity courses can help adults in Buffalo become more active, even when they might be worried about air pollution. Researchers will enroll 24 adults to test their ability to recruit people and see if participants sti…

This study aims to understand if former competitive athletes, especially those with past knee injuries, face worse health and physical function in middle age. Researchers will compare 450 current athletes, former athletes, and non-athletes by measuring their strength, activity le…

This study is testing a new smartphone app designed to help young adults (ages 16-24) who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as children. Participants will wear a continuous glucose monitor and a Fitbit for 30 days while using the app, which provides health tips. The main goal i…

This study aims to understand why women who had diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) remain at higher risk for future heart problems, even after their blood sugar returns to normal. Researchers will study 40 women to see if a specific protein in blood vessels and thei…

This study aims to understand the connection between daily lifestyle choices and heart health. Researchers will enroll 100 adults and young people to complete questionnaires about their physical activity, diet, stress, and sleep. They will then compare these answers to the partic…

This study aims to understand if eating less phosphate—a mineral found in many foods—can improve how well your muscles work during exercise and reduce harmful belly fat. Researchers will compare two diets in 124 healthy adults: one with typical phosphate levels and one with lower…